I hired Doug to draw up plans for our second home in Prineville that included an attached garage…read morefor our RV7 airplane. Although I had in mind what I desired in my home, Doug gave me so many more ideas, including a airport tower two stories high that contained our office with a view! With the site grade of our lot, Doug made sure we minimized the stairs going into our home. No matter how many changes I made, he was glad to do it. His advise & expertise made the process so easy. Working with Doug was a pleasure.

From the owner: Architectural Design and related services for commercial and residential…read moreprojects. New construction, remodel, tenant improvements and historical renovations and additions.

We would highly recommend Harka. Patrick, Sarah and Sara were great to work with, and we're…read morethrilled with how it all turned out.

We consulted with Harka on a remodel, specifically looking for advice on energy efficient window…read morechoices and ERVs. Patrick's knowledge for products and technology was current, accurate, and took into account our budget. We LOVED working with Patrick on this small consultation, and hope to work with Harka in the future for a guesthouse buildout, if we're so lucky. :) Cannot recommend him enough!!!

We met with several architects & designers before choosing Erik to do plans for an extensive…read moreremodel. We chose him over the other candidates because he had experience with multi-unit residences, his style meshed with ours and we felt as though we'd be able to work with him over the long haul. The city building officials had also worked with him in the past which was a bonus. He's worked with us when revisions were needed and so far we're all still speaking after the year and a half it took to get the completed plans. He's a busy guy so the plans took much longer than we initially expected but we're pleased with the plans we received. There were some big surprises along the way -probably due to our inexperience with this process. When you don't know -that you don't know-you don't ask the right questions. And that's where my only feedback would be: there's no such thing as too much communication. I'm confident Erik will continue to work with us & the city throughout our building project.

From the owner: It is our goal to achieve the best utilitarian design for our client while creating the appropriate…read morevisual statement. Economical concerns are always important to us, and our decision-making process incorporates the innovative use of materials and systems. We are a small firm and pride ourselves on providing our clients with personal attention and custom design. We would be glad to discuss your plans in a low-pressure interview over the phone and give you some ideas as to what you might expect in the design process and how we might be of assistance.

Great job! Unbelievably fast and accurate! Eugene was great to work with! He drafted the plans and…read moregot it through permitting in a few days I was blown away!

From the owner: We specialize in residential projects such as remodels,…read moreadditions, deck designs and ADU Conversions. We also offer Permitting and Engineering services. Give us a call. We look forward to discussing your project. Eugene@draftingeveryday.com or 360 980 6344

Where do I click for 6 STARS? We hired Rob to design our custom home after firing our Architect…read more(Patterson Design/Build LLC). The contrast could not be more stark. We would suggest something we wanted and Rob went to work on incorporating it. We gave him a spreadsheet of needs and wants and they all showed up in our first drafts. Then we could see where our ideas were bad and adjust accordingly. Our AIA architect, on the other hand, seemed to spend a lot of energy telling us that we did not want what we thought we want. We have finished plans from both sources. We are building what Rob designed, it includes a lot more of what we asked for and is visually more appealing. Who'd of thought? (P.S. Rob was less than 1/3rd the cost.)

From the owner: Design Solutions is a Vancouver based residential design firm focusing on energy efficient,…read moresustainable homes specifically designed for our client's individual needs and building site. We take a synergistic approach when combining floor plans, exterior facades, site planning, material conservation, and resale. Serving Vancouver, Clark County, Portland, and surrounding areas, we specialize in developing custom home plans, remodels, additions, and shops. Serving the Pacific Northwest for over twenty years, we specialize in developing custom homes that work in harmony with their physical environments. Each project presents a one of a kind opportunity to address a customer's goals while creating enduring, timeless, and responsible architecture. It is important that every customer feels heard and has a clear understanding of the design process and timeline. We work with homeowners as well as contractors and enjoy educating customers regarding current trends, cost saving measures, aging in place options, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

As president of the Camas Washougal Historical Society, I would like to thank Lewallen Architechs…read morefor the work they did on the design and completion of the Gathering Place Pavillion located at the Two Rivers Heritage Museum. This was a prolonged project due to the virus outbreak. We had many ups and downs but in the end a successful result. Lewallen Architects' in-kind donations assisted the Society in completing the project within the budgeted amount. James Cobb

Contracted with Michael Lewallen in August 2019 for an 800 sf addition. Mr. Lewallen made two…read morepromises: "You will not pay a dime more than the contracted price unless you do upgrades". And in the contract the completion date was set for not more than eight months. After paying 95% of the contract, and having to beg for a roof, garage door, flooring, insulation, interior woodwork, concrete, 15 months later he breached the contract. My wife and I had to take out a loan for over six figures to finish, or it would have sat exposed to the elements. He blamed it on Covid, but if he had completed in the contracted time period, Covid would not have been a factor. And again, it was a fixed contract. We checked with other clients, and one couple paid in full, he completed approximately 30% and told them he was out of money, and if they didn't pay another huge sum it would not be finished. They are elderly and have been living in their backyard in a trailer for two horrific years. Two others had similar sad stories. Michael Lewallen, I believe, underbids, gets you to give a huge down payment and agressively bills each month. I am quite sure he uses your money for other projects, or whatever. If you even think about doing business with him, ask for referrals and talk to customers who have contracted for at least six months. Several of our sub contractors either had a hard time getting paid by Michael Lewallen or had to come to us to get paid - after we had already paid Lewallen. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH MICHAEL LEWALLEN.

Not impressed. Many structural design errors that had to be corrected upon new build at a later…read moredate. Not worth the money for doing very little.

Starting the process of new construction on a residential project and the building permitting can…read morebe pretty overwhelming. David Nylund Senior Engineer, went above and beyond. I particularly appreciated that he provided information and asked me to send pictures of my project upfront even before I had hired him. Then Covid came and my Design person suddenly became unavailable and I had to make a major alteration in my project. All along the way, David promptly responded to my emails, helped provide solutions to my issues and resources that got me to one Finish line, Final Permit Approval. I highly recommend getting your Engineering needs filled with EK Engineering, they are professional, helpful, and efficient!

Family owned business with the most amazing and extensive selection of irises. During the summer,…read morethe outdoor garden maybe opened to the public, allowing for seeing and smelling the irises. There is a greenhouse with orchids. The owners a very nice, helpful and knowledgeable.

Terrific family business! Terry Aitken is an prize-winning Iris breeder. They have tons beautiful…read moreirises to see and/or purchase.They have many different kinds of iris, including Japanese.Their prices are better than Schrieners. When you go it is mostly self-serve [catalogs are in the mailbox].If you do see the Aitkens in the garden they are very friendly and quite knowledgable.